Item: Tigers & Goats
Rating: 77
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

77/100

Tigers and Goats (Bagh-Chal) is a beautiful digital adaptation of the traditional board game from Nepal. It’s an asymmetrical strategy game that feels like a more complex version of checkers, and it’s incredibly deep for such simple rules. Playing as the goats requires careful, defensive positioning to trap the tigers, while the tigers must be aggressive and calculated to thin out the goat population.

This version features a clean, traditional aesthetic that respects its cultural roots. The AI is challenging, and the local multiplayer is a great way to introduce friends to this classic. It’s a fantastic pick for board game enthusiasts looking for a quick but mentally stimulating challenge that has stood the test of time. It’s educational, fun, and a great way to keep a piece of cultural history alive on your phone.

Reviewed on: Sun May 11 2025

Dinsun Review

Finally, a game with actual rules and consequences. Tigers & Goats brings Bagh Chal to mobile with no unnecessary fluff. It’s an asymmetrical battle that requires more brainpower than the usual mobile slop. Playing as the goats is a tense exercise in positioning, while the tigers offer a satisfying 'hunt' mechanic. However, as a digital product, it's about as bare-bones as it gets. The UI is functional but lacks any character, and the AI isn't exactly going to give Garry Kasparov a run for his money. It’s a good tool for playing a classic game, but it doesn't do much to take advantage of the medium. For a conservative gamer like me, I appreciate the purity of it, but it’s hard to get excited about something that looks like it was made in a weekend. It's a solid, honest board game app.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Faithful to traditional rules
Challenging asymmetrical strategy

Very basic presentation
Lack of advanced game modes
Limited social/online features

Technical Report

Performance: Extremely lightweight; works on very old devices.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy abstract strategy games like Chess or Checkers.

Skip if: You need modern graphics and high production values to stay engaged.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 4 hours
Status: Mastered AI on hard difficulty

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad

1599385271

$0.99 4+★4.4 12 reviews

Author : Misha Software Solutions, LLC

Pubish Date : Sun Jan 21 2024

Last Update Date : Thu Jan 22 2026

Support Languages : English, Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 26.1.0Thu Jan 22 2026

- New high-score tables for competetive gameplay
- Trap tigers in the least possible moves
Test your strategic thinking with this ancient board game from South Asia. The game is played with two players - one player controls tigers and the other controls goats. The goats objective is to advance slowly but surely to trap all tigers and the tigers aim is to prevent this by making it difficult for goats to advance.
Goats always move first when the game begins and they can move one square in any direction. A goat may not jump over other goats or over tigers.
Tigers move somewhat like the rook in chess - any number of places horizontally or vertically. They can even jump over a single goat if there is an empty square behind the goat. When this happens, the goat is killed and removed from the game. Tigers cannot move diagonally.
The game ends when tigers kill 4 goats (tigers win!) or when goats advance and trap all tigers (goats win!). Players alternate playing goats and tigers.
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Think fast, move smart! Can you outwit your opponent in this classic board game?
Tigers & Goats is a two-player battle of wits. One player controls the tigers, trying to hunt the goats. The other controls the goats, working together to trap the tigers. Outsmart, outmaneuver, and claim victory!
How to Play:
Goats move first — one space at a time, in any direction.
Tigers move like a rook in chess — across rows or columns — and can leap over goats to capture them.
The game ends when:
Tigers capture 4 goats (Tigers win!)
Goats trap all tigers (Goats win!)
Switch sides after each game and master both strategies!
Perfect for fans of chess, checkers, and brain games.
Download now and challenge your mind!

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 12 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Tigers and Goats is a digital version of Bagh-Chal, a traditional board game from Nepal. In this asymmetrical strategy game, one player controls four tigers while the other controls twenty goats. The tigers aim to 'eat' five goats to win, while the goats must work together to surround and trap the tigers. With simple rules but deep tactical possibilities, Tigers and Goats is a captivating mental challenge for players of all ages. Enjoy local multiplayer or challenge the AI in this faithful cultural adaptation.

Features

Faithful digital adaptation of Bagh-Chal

Asymmetrical and challenging gameplay

Local multiplayer and single-player AI modes

Clean, traditional-inspired visual design

Learn a piece of world gaming history

Tips

Goat Defense Tactics

As the goats, your strength is in numbers. Never leave a single goat isolated near a tiger, as they can jump over you to 'eat' you. Build solid blocks of goats to restrict the tiger's movement until they have no legal moves left.

Promotion Videos

Tigers vs. Guardians Highlights | 7/29/24 - YouTube

Gameplays

Tiger Aggression

The tigers win by reducing the goat count. Look for gaps in the goat's formation. Sometimes it's worth letting the goats move into a position that seems safe, only to reveal a jump opportunity on your next turn.